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  • Question
  • World Thalassaemia Day 2019 was observed on __________.


  • Options
  • A. May 9
  • B. May 8
  • C. May 7
  • D. May 6

  • Correct Answer
  • May 8 

    Explanation
    World Thalassaemia Day 2019 was celebrated on May 8 worldwide with a theme of "Universal Access to Quality Thalassaemia Healthcare Services: Building Bridges with and for Patients". The purpose of this day is to honour all patients of thalassaemia and their wards who never gave up despite all odds and also to support researchers who are striving to create an improved quality of life for people with thalassaemia across the world. To celebrate this day, Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) organised 3 online competitions worldwide with a certain theme. This online competition will include a video challenge, a photo contest, and a story competition.

  • More questions

    • 1. India ranks __________ in Index of Cancer Preparedness.

    • Options
    • A. 19th
    • B. 22nd
    • C. 28th
    • D. 31st
    • Discuss
    • 2. Which nation has decided to end sanctions waivers for all importers of Iranian oil?

    • Options
    • A. Russia
    • B. United Kingdom
    • C. United States
    • D. France
    • Discuss
    • 3. Laurentino "Nito" Cortizo emerged as the President of which of the following country?

    • Options
    • A. Panama
    • B. Cuba
    • C. Belize
    • D. Paraguay
    • Discuss
    • 4. Which country joined with India to produce film on the life of Mujibur Rahman?

    • Options
    • A. Bangladesh
    • B. Pakistan
    • C. Saudi Arabia
    • D. Indonesia
    • Discuss
    • 5. Which ministry launched the Talent Hunt for artists and give them a platform to showcase their talent on the national stage?

    • Options
    • A. Minister of Environment and climate change
    • B. Ministry of culture and tourism
    • C. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
    • D. Ministry of Labour and Employment
    • Discuss
    • 6. The book "Between Two Worlds" - "The Assamese Sikhs" has been authored by whom?

    • Options
    • A. Amrit Lal Nagar
    • B. Aga Shahid Ali
    • C. Abhijit Bhaduri
    • D. Bimal Phukan
    • Discuss
    • 7. The book "The Island of Lost Girls" has been authored by whom?

    • Options
    • A. Kiran Doshi
    • B. Anil Menon
    • C. Manjula Padmanabhan
    • D. Hansda Sowendra Shekhar
    • Discuss
    • 8. The Scientist from this Institute have developed world's Thinnest Material by making usage of Magnesium Diboride.

    • Options
    • A. IIT Indore
    • B. IIT-Guwahati
    • C. IIT Gandhinagar
    • D. IIT Bhubaneswar
    • Discuss
    • 9. This country becomes World's 2nd biggest stock market.

    • Options
    • A. US
    • B. China
    • C. Japan
    • D. Germany
    • Discuss
    • 10. World Poetry Day observed on __________.

    • Options
    • A. 22nd March
    • B. 21st March
    • C. 23rd March
    • D. 24th March
    • Discuss


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